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Kale & Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe

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A vibrant and flavorful Kale & Kimchi Fried Rice recipe combining nutritious kale, tangy kimchi, and fried eggs for a quick and satisfying meal with a Korean-inspired twist.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 100g kale
  • 3 spring onions, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • a few coriander leaves, to serve

Rice and Kimchi

  • 100g cooked basmati rice
  • 120g kimchi

Oils and Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • shichimi togarashi, to serve (optional)
  • chilli oil, to serve (optional)

Eggs

  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Prepare and cook kale. Bring a pan of salted water to a boil, add the kale, and cook for 1 minute. Drain the kale and leave it to steam dry, ensuring no excess water remains.
  2. Sauté aromatics and rice. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced spring onions and crushed garlic, cooking for 1 minute to release their flavors. Increase the heat to high, stir in the cooked basmati rice, and cook for 3 minutes while stirring to heat through and slightly crisp the rice.
  3. Add kimchi and kale. Stir the kimchi and steamed kale into the rice mixture, continuing to cook and mix until everything is thoroughly warmed through and well combined.
  4. Fry the eggs. In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over high heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook undisturbed for several minutes until the whites are crispy and golden around the edges while the yolks remain slightly runny.
  5. Assemble and serve. Divide the kimchi fried rice evenly between two shallow bowls. Top each portion with a fried egg and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Optionally, sprinkle with shichimi togarashi and drizzle with chili oil for extra heat and flavor.

Notes

  • Using day-old or refrigerated rice helps achieve better texture and prevents clumping.
  • Adjust the amount of kimchi based on your preference for tanginess and spice.
  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs with tofu scramble or skip it entirely.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy edges on the fried eggs.
  • Shichimi togarashi adds a spicy, citrusy kick; omit if you prefer milder flavors.

Keywords: kale kimchi fried rice, Korean fried rice, sesame oil rice, quick fried rice, healthy fried rice, kimchi recipe

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